Patch Poll: Do You Support Unionization of Day-care Providers

Gov. Mark Dayton has issued an executive order calling for union election among Minnesota child-care providers.

The election will be conducted by the Bureau of Mediation Services, and it will give all affected providers the chance to vote by mail ballot, according to a Wednesday statement issued by the governor's office

“There are two sides to this issue: some child-care providers are in favor of joining a union, and some are opposed," Governor Dayton said. "The fairest way, and the American way, to settle this dispute is to have an election, where all the people directly affected will have an opportunity to vote.” 

The Star Tribune reports Republican lawmakers will file a lawsuit to prevent the vote.

Check out these links to read the full text of the governor's Executive Order and a list of frequently asked questions about the election as provided by the governor's office.

There are dozens of licensed child-care providers in the Lake Minnetonka area. Below is a breakdown by city, as provided by Minnesota's Department of Human Services.

Deephaven: 3

Excelsior: 15

Long Lake: 6

Mound: 19

Orono: 3

Shorewood: 9

Tonka Bay: 2

Wayzata: 20